Standard Model Release Form

The standard model release form is a document that is designed to protect a photographer from legal repercussion while working with and or publishing the results of a model’s photography shoot. With this document the model would provide complete “irrevocable permission,” to edit and publish photographs as they choose.

In order for the model to provide this permission, they must be 18 years of age or older. Otherwise, the document may not be signed by the model if they are a minor and therefore the photographer may not, in fact, use the model’s photographic materials.

The photographer should ask for picture identification prior to employing or using the model’s photographs to ensure that the model, is of legal age to sign the document. This document will require the signature of a witness or notary.

How to Write

Submit the date and the complete address of the location of the shoot in mm/dd/yyyy format

The model must carefully read the document. If he/she is uncertain about the meaning of any portion of the document they may wish to seek competent legal counsel, independent of the photographer/agency

Step 3 – Signatures – Provide the following information:

The model’s full name

Address

City, State or Province, Zip or Postal Code

Country

The model must submit their signature

The Witness must provide their printed name

Witness’ signature

Date of signature in mm/dd/yyyy format

Minor Child – A minor child may not participate in any sort of modeling activities if they are under the age of 18 years of age, without the dated signature of a Parent or Guardian and their known witness

Read the Parent/Guardian statement

If in agreement one or both parents or guardians must provide their signatures

Date the signature(s) in mm/dd/yyyy format

AND

Enter the witness’ printed name

Witness’ signature

Date the signature in mm/dd/yyyy format

The Photographer must provide copies to all signatories to include the minor child, for their record keeping.